Operations Manager in Training — Growth, Bonuses & Tuition Help

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc.; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance (company funded)

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

401(k) – 100% match up to 5%

Health insurance after 30 days

Competitive pay

Career development

Quarterly bonus program

Profit-sharing opportunity

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. in Kankakee, IL is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily retail, fuel, and foodservice operations. You will drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction while overseeing a team and executing strategic plans to grow sales.

The role requires strong people leadership, financial acumen, and a hands-on approach to store and fleet operations. This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail, travel stop or c-store, big box, grocery, or department store management.
• 2+ years managing operations with an annual sales volume of $2+million.
• 2+ years affecting and deciphering budgets and P&L statements.
• 2+ years supervising and training 5-10+ employees.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on responsibility of multiple business operations up to and potentially including retail store, fuel, restaurant, fresh kitchen, and truck care.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained facility through restroom and shower cleanliness, facilities, equipment maintenance, and safety checks.
• Drive sales of products and services through efficient ordering, stocking, inventory management, and merchandising standards.
• Assist the General Manager with proper task execution and completion, schedule and cash integrity, and complete daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
• Understand financial reporting to include analyzing profit and loss statements and affecting changes to capture and capitalize on opportunities.
• Collaborate with managers in the efforts of talent acquisition.

Skills

Customer service

Salesmanship

Communication

Teamwork

Operations management

Budgeting/P&L

Scheduling

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Staff training

Tools

Point-of-sale systems

Spreadsheet basics

Job description

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. in Kankakee, IL is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily retail, fuel, and foodservice operations. You will drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction while overseeing a team and executing strategic plans to grow sales.

The role requires strong people leadership, financial acumen, and a hands-on approach to store and fleet operations. This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities in a fast-paced,